Join Dr. Matthew Hernando as he tells the story of the origins and development of the legal doctrine known as birthright citizenship from the perspective of three unique individuals: John Elk, an American Indian from the Winnebago tribe, who lost a suit for his citizenship before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1884, Wong Kim Ark of Los Angeles, the son of Chinese immigrants, who won a case before the same court in 1898, and a young man named Santiago from the Laoag City in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines, who emigrated to the United States, fought in World War II, and died an American.

Matthew Hernando is an instructor in History and Humanities at Coconino Community College. He earned his Ph.D. in history at Louisiana State University, and he has taught history at the collegiate level for over 13 years.

Attend in-person or join via Zoom.

Learn how to lead and facilitate effective, productive, and successful meetings in a one-day workshop. You will gain practical skills to plan, manage, and facilitate with confidence and clarity. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on activities, discover techniques to encourage participation and keep discussions on track. This class is ideal for project managers, team leaders, or anyone looking to advance their career with essential skills to facilitate team, business, and community meetings.

We will take a 30 minute break for lunch; please bring your own lunch, snacks, etc.

Instructor Katherine Sánchez Meador served as a partnership coordinator, facilitator, team leader, and a resident ecosystem management instructor. She provided support and guidance for projects of national significance in the Pacific Northwest, the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI.org), and national leadership curriculum development and delivery. Katherine facilitated leadership teams including the 4FRI Board of Supervisors, Enterprise Program Executive Leadership Board, and the Southern Appalachian Sub-regional Team. She also created and led an on-line facilitation community of practice.

Welcome to the wonderful world of sewing! This course is designed for all - whether you are a beginner or looking to refresh your skills. You will acquire a basic set of skills, gradually built over the six weeks of this course by completing small, functional projects in each class.

This class is offered in partnership with Threaded Together. Instructor Keeley Aldridge is the Art Education Manager at Threaded Together. She discovered her passion for sewing early and has been sewing and creating art her whole life! Keeley loves teaching all ages sewing foundations, creative problem solving, and mastering basics.

Class meets on six Wednesdays: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Do you like to get out into the backcountry and explore? Are you prepared to spend a freezing night out in the woods even if you weren’t planning to? This is a hands-on course on what to do, what to pay attention to, and how to maximize your fun and stay safe on a cold weather hike in northern Arizona. Participants will learn the five survival priorities when faced with an emergency, and we'll practice building shelters and starting a fire, conditions permitting. We will also learn how Search and Rescue works when you engage them. In addition to the resources, lists, handouts, and knowledge you’ll take home, the class fee also includes SOL Heat Sheets, plastic match safes, and parachute cord. After you sign up we’ll also provide a list of things you’ll need for the class.

This class meets for two days:

• Friday, Jan. 30, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and
• Saturday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Instructor Shawn Nittmann has been with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit since 2013 where he is a member of the board of directors, an operations leader, and a navigation and survival instructor. He has completed over 200 Search and Rescue missions in Coconino County and is trained as a wilderness EMT. He has also been a part-time Biology Instructor and Community Education Instructor at CCC for many years.

Assistant instructor John Penna has been with the Coconino County Sheriff's Search and Rescue unit since 2017 and is currently focused on Preventive Search and Rescue. John was previously an ops leader, navigation instructor, and a member of technical support, participating in over 200 incidents and 300 events.

Saturday, Feb. 7

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.

Sunday, Feb. 8

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.

In-person at CCC's Page Center, or Zoom.

Join Erik Stanfield and James Foguth for this presentation, film screening and facilitated conversation about Navajo river monitoring and cultural stewardship. 

River as Teacher is a short documentary that explores Navajo relationships to the Colorado River through river monitoring trips in the Grand Canyon. The film presents the river not as a resource to be managed, but as a living teacher—one that conveys knowledge through experience, relationship, and responsibility to place. Drawing on Navajo teachings, ceremony, and observation, the film illustrates how learning occurs on the river through presence, listening, and intergenerational exchange.

The presentation includes a screening of the film followed by a facilitated conversation about Navajo river monitoring and cultural stewardship. Discussion will address how the Navajo Nation’s monitoring work has evolved over time—from an early focus on archaeological and cultural sites to a broader, place-based approach that integrates cultural values, lived experience, and environmental observation.

The conversation will also examine how Indigenous knowledge and scientific approaches can inform land and water management in a changing environment, and how learning from place can support more thoughtful and respectful relationships with the Colorado River and the lands it sustains.

James Foguth is a Navajo (Diné) filmmaker and founder of Nizhoni Films. Raised in Lukachukai, Arizona, his work is grounded in community-based storytelling and lived Indigenous experience. He directed River as Teacher, a documentary that foregrounds Navajo relational worldviews and land-based stewardship, exploring Indigenous leadership and cultural responsibility within river and land management.

Erik Stanfield is a Senior Anthropologist with the Navajo Nation Heritage and Historic Preservation Department. His work focuses on Navajo participation in the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program, where cultural values, lived experience, and on-the-ground learning inform land and river management. He works at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, science, and federal decision-making, with an emphasis on collaboration, humility, and place-based understanding.

Have you ever wanted to create something beautiful with just a hook and some yarn? Join our Crochet class and discover the joy of crafting handmade items! This class is perfect for those who have never picked up a crochet hook or who need a refresher on the basics and are looking to rekindle an old hobby. Intermediate levels are also welcome to register to come work on a project, get some guidance, and enjoy the company of others. 

In this course, you will:

• Learn essential crochet techniques, including how to hold the hook and yarn, create basic stitches, and read simple patterns.
• Complete a fun and practical project: choose between a plant cozy or a mug rug - perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home.
• Get tips on choosing the right materials and tools for your projects.

By the end of this class, you'll have the confidence to start your own crochet projects and a new hobby that you can enjoy for years to come. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!

The fee includes everything you will need for this class.

Meet Shelly Christiano, our talented crochet instructor! With years of crocheting experience, Shelly has transformed her passion for yarn and creativity into an impressive skill set. She specializes in creating various beautiful and practical items, from children's animal hats and crochet flowers to stylish market bags. 

Her love for crochet began as a hobby but quickly grew into a thriving business during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. She successfully sells her handmade creations at craft shows and through her online store, delighting customers with her unique and high-quality products. See her work at HatsNThingsByShelly.com

Shelly enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping beginners discover the joy of crafting handmade items. She believes that crochet is not only a creative outlet but also a wonderful way to relax and unwind. 

The class meets on four Thursdays: Feb. 26, March 5, 19, 26; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (There is no class on 3/12 during the week of Spring Break). On the first day we encourage any beginners to arrive an hour early (12:30) for extra help getting started.